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Use
so that
to express purpose (NOT
that
): ‘The burglars turned off all the lights so that they
wouldn’t be seen.’
5
Children are not as easy to please nowadays that they were in the past.
Children are not as easy to please nowadays as they were in the past.
When making a comparison, use
as/so ... as
(NOT
as/so ... that
): ‘It’s as hard to get into
university today as it was ten years ago.’
6
It worried me that the letter had not arrived, especially that it had never happened
before.
It worried me that the letter had not arrived, especially since/as it had never
happened before.
When giving a reason for something, use
since
or
as
(NOT
that
): ‘Instead of cooking, why don’t we
get a take-away, especially as it’s so late.’
7
Sitting next to me was an old lady, that seemed to be sound asleep.
Sitting next to me was an old lady, who seemed to be sound asleep.
That
is used to introduce an identifying relative clause (one which identifies, defines, or restricts
the preceding noun): ‘The woman that is sitting behind us is Tom’s music teacher.’ ‘The man that I
marry will have lots of money.’
That
is not used to introduce a non-identifying relative clause (one which simply adds more
information about the noun).
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If you haven’t sent it yet, I’d be pleased if you would do that as soon as possible.
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